Configure the Adapter for Direct Connection and Rack Optimization in RSLogix 5000 Software | |
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4.Enter values for Name, IP Address, Comm Format, Chassis Size, Electronic Keying, and Revision, noting we used the following values.
Name | POINT_IO_Adapter |
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IP Address | 10.88.70.2 |
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Comm Format | Rack Optimization |
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Chassis Size | 4 |
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Electronic Keying | Compatible Keying |
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Revision | 1.1 |
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The Slot field appears grey because the slot is automatically 0 for the
IMPORTANT
The chassis size equals 1 for the adapter plus the number of POINT I/O modules installed (physically present on the POINT I/O backplane).
Comm Format choices include:
•None = the adapter makes a direct connection to each of the modules referenced by the data.
•Rack optimization = digital I/O data is collected into a rack image. This does not include analog or specialty I/O modules.
•Listen only - rack optimization = read or verify data only, but does not control the modules (when you have multiple controllers - one controller is used to control and the other controllers are used to monitor).
5.Choose Rack Optimization as Comm Format, because we are making a mixed connection that includes both a direct connection and
6.Click OK.
